In the years following the destructive Long Winter, when half the world’s population perished, the State remains locked in battle against the Sensitives: humans born with extra abilities.

As one of the last descendants of the State’s Founders, seventeen-year-old Lark Greene knows her place: study hard and be a model citizen so she can follow in her family’s footsteps. Her life’s been set since birth, and she’s looking forward to graduating and settling down with Beck, the boy she’s loved longer than she can remember.

However, after Beck is accused of being Sensitive and organizing an attack against Lark, he disappears. Heartbroken and convinced the State made a mistake, Lark sets out to find him and clear his name.

But what she discovers is more dangerous and frightening than Sensitives: She must kill the boy she loves, unless he kills her first.

What’s your ideal YA novel? Fantasy? Dystopian? Romance? Perhaps all three rolled up into one delicious yet devastating package? Then this is your lucky week!

LARKSTORM just came out in paperback, and I’m so excited to share this book with you that I’m giving a copy away! I’ve loved this story for SO. LONG.—even in its early, pre-pubbed form, Dawn’s striking prose grabbed me and didn’t let go until the last heart-stopping moment.

Dawn created such a fascinating world and setting for Lark and Beck, and the relationship between the two of them felt so real. I love that Lark is a powerful character, and how the reader gets to experience the emotional roller-coaster right along with her. I don’t want to give too much away, but fans of star-crossed love stories NEED this book. N-E-E-D.

The Contest:

Win a paperback copy of LARKSTORM by Dawn Rae Miller AND a $15 gift card to Amazon.

To enter, just leave a comment with your name, email address, and your favorite tragic love story of all time. (+1)

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BONUS: Back when Dawn was first brainstorming titles for this book, a few of her friends came up with some really helpful (*cough*) attempts. IF you can come reasonably close to one of my spectacular title fails, I’ll give you your own free copy of LARKSTORM.

The Fine Print:

Contest ends on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at 6:07 pm Pacific Time. (Okay, so I probably won’t be checking down to the minute, but still…it sounded more interesting than a round number)

Fav tragic love story: The one where the girl gave her hair and the man sold his watch for present for each other. Know it’s not exactly tragic where one dies but tragic in it’s own way. Can’t remember the name.

Romeo and Juliet will always be my favorite. That’s why I quoted it in my first serious YA romance idea (What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet). And there are lots of R&J ties in another one.

Favorite tragic love story? I’m going for the obscure–a Japanese novel about the son of a yakuza boss and his bodyguard and their failed attempt to run away and escape the yakuza. Utterly broke my heart.

This book sounds amazing!
This is going to sound really stupid but I’m going to say it anyway
Pirates of the Caribbean- Elizabeth and Will!
How they’d only just reconciled, and got married, and then Will got tied to the Flying Duchman and was only allowed to go back on land every 10 YEARS!!
Omg, makes me cry everytime, or maybe I’m just emotional wreck